{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://nunn.house.gov/2026/07/09/nunn-joins-nations-top-highway-official-announces-2-million-federal-investment-in-ringgold-county-roadway/", "Nunn Joins Nation\u2019s Top Highway Official, Announces $2 Million Federal Investment in Ringgold County Roadway", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cOut here in Ringgold County, a corridor like P33 is how farmers get their products to market, small businesses stay connected, and first responders reach Iowans when every minute matters,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cThis $2 million investment rebuilds one of the county\u2019s busiest rural roads with new pavement, wider shoulders, and rumble strips that help keep drivers safe. It\u2019s an investment that will strengthen southern Iowa\u2019s economy and serve local families for decades to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnder the leadership of President Trump and with the advocacy of Congressman Nunn, vital federal dollars are being delivered exactly where they are needed most\u2014our rural Iowa communities,\u201d said Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster. \u201cThis project stands as an example of the Trump Administration\u2019s commitment to helping local leaders move dirt and upgrade the vital highways that support America\u2019s economy, while keeping families safely connected.\u201d\n\nRep. Nunn secured the funding through the FY2026 Community Project Funding (CPF) process. Ringgold County, the grant recipient, will administer the funding to advance the corridor rehabilitation project.\n\nThe investment will improve the 6.7-mile stretch of P33 between Highway 2 and Diagonal by resurfacing the roadway, widening the pavement to add shoulders, and installing edge rumble strips to improve safety and reduce roadway accidents. The corridor carries roughly 740 vehicles each day and serves as a key route for area residents, agricultural producers, emergency responders, school transportation, and local businesses. County officials estimate the project will directly benefit roughly 15 percent of Ringgold County residents.\n\nThe $2 million federal investment complements a $1.8 million local match already secured by Ringgold County through its Farm-to-Market funding program.\n\nLocal, county, and state leaders praised the investment.\n\n\u201cReceiving $2 million in Community Project Funding is a tremendous investment in the future of Ringgold County,\u201d said Ringgold County Board of Supervisor Chair Colby Holmes. \u201cThis project will improve safety, strengthen our transportation infrastructure, and demonstrate what can be accomplished when local leaders and our federal partners work together to meet the needs of our communities. We\u2019re grateful for Congressman Zach Nunn\u2019s support and proud of the dedication shown by our County Engineer, Jared Johnson, whose hard work helped make this project a reality.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the City of Diagonal, I would like to thank Congressman Nunn, his office and his staff for working so hard to secure Federal Funding for the P33 project,\u201d said Diagonal Mayor Lester Elliott. \u201cP33 is an integral artery for the City of Diagonal. With our business and population in Diagonal growing at a rapid pace, infrastructure will play a key role in continuing that growth! Additionally, I would like to thank County Engineer Johnson, his staff, and our County Supervisors for making the P33 project a reality! They do an outstanding job of serving all of Ringgold County!\u201d\n\n\u201cThis investment is a game-changer for Diagonal,\u201d said Diagonal Development Corporation Vice President Zach Gunsolley. \u201cFor a rural community, a reliable corridor like P33 is the difference between businesses that thrive and opportunities that pass us by. We thank Congressman Nunn for fighting to make sure Diagonal stays connected, competitive, and open for growth.\u201d\n\n\u201cRural infrastructure is vital to all parts of the economy as product needs to move both ways to feed people,\u201d said Iowa State Senator Tom Shipley.\n\n\u201cThis investment is proof of what can happen when local priorities have a strong advocate in Washington,\u201d said State Representative Devon Wood. \u201cThe P33 corridor is a vital connection for Ringgold County\u2019s farmers, businesses, and families, and Congressman Nunn\u2019s leadership has helped ensure this road will serve our community safely and reliably for decades to come.\u201d\n\nPhotos from today\u2019s press conference are available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://nunn.house.gov/2026/07/09/nunn-joins-nations-top-highway-official-announces-2-million-federal-investment-in-ringgold-county-roadway/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0627489537000656, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}